How to Get the Best Out of Cole Palmer?

EnglandSat Nov 22 2025
Cole Palmer, Chelsea's star player, is out of action for a while. He hurt his foot at home and will miss the next few games. This includes important matches against Barcelona and Arsenal. Palmer hasn't played since September. He got hurt in a game against Manchester United. Chelsea was hoping he'd be back for the big games, but now they have to wait. To make things worse, Palmer needs special boots to come back quickly. He might play again in early December, but only if everything goes well. Once he's back, the team needs to figure out how to use him best. Former player Paul Merson has an idea. He thinks playing Liam Delap as the main striker will help Palmer shine. Merson says Palmer needs teammates who run around and create space. Delap is good at this. Other players, like Joao Pedro, might not be the best choice. They tend to stay back too much. There's some good news too. Other players like Pedro Neto, Enzo Fernandez, and Benoit Badiashile are fit and ready to play. This could help Chelsea in their next game against Burnley.
https://localnews.ai/article/how-to-get-the-best-out-of-cole-palmer-3a0225ab

questions

    Will Chelsea need to adapt a pair of socks for Liam Delap to ensure he runs even faster?
    What are the potential long-term implications of relying on Liam Delap as the primary striker?
    If Liam Delap is the key to unlocking Cole Palmer's potential, does that mean Delap is the 'key' and Palmer is the 'lock'?

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